British English Vs Malaysian English

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BRITISH ENGLISH vs. MALAYSIAN ENGLISH

Who says our English is TERUK? Just read below.

Ours is simple, short, concise, straight to the point, effective, etc.

 

WHEN GIVING A CUSTOMER BAD NEWS.

Britons: I’m sorry, sir, but we don’t seem to have the sweater you want in your size, but if you give me a moment. I can call the other outlets for you.

Malaysians: 124 no stock!

RETURNING A CALL

Britons: Hello, this is John Smith. Did anyone call for me a few moments ago?

Malaysians: Hello, who call?

ASKING SOMEONE TO MAKE WAY

Britons: Excuse me; I would like to get by. Would you please make way?

Malaysians: Excuse me.

WHEN SOMEONE OFFERS TO PAY

Britons: Hey, put your wallet away, this drink is on me.

Malaysians: No need lah.

WHEN ASKING FOR PERMISSION

Britons: Excuse me, but do you think it would be possible for me to enter through this door.

Malaysians: (Pointing at the door) Can ah?

WHEN ENTERTAINING

Britons: Please make yourself right at home.

Malaysians: Don’t shy shy one lah.

WHEN DOUBTING SOMEONE

Britons: I don’t recall you giving me the money.

Malaysians: Where got?

WHEN DECLINING AN OFFER

Britons: I would prefer not to do that, if you don’t mind.

Malaysians: Don’t want lah.

IN DISAGREEING ON A TOPIC OF DISCUSSION

Britons: Err.. Tom, I have to stop you there. I understand where you’re coming from, but I really have to disagree with what you said about the issue.

Malaysians: You mad ah?

WHEN ASKING SOMEONE TO LOWER THEIR VOICE

Britons: Excuse me, but could you please lower your voice? I’m trying to concentrate over here.

Malaysians: Shut up lah!

WHEN ASKING SOMEONE IF HE/SHE KNOWS YOU

Britons: Excuse me, but I noticed you staring at me for some time. Do I know you?

Malaysian: See what? (2x)

WHEN ASSESSING A THIGH T SITUATION

Britons: We seem to be in a bit of a predicament at the moment.

Malaysian: Die lah!

WHEN TRYING TO FIND OUT WHAT HAD HAPPENED

Britons: Will someone tell me what has just happened?

Malaysians: What happened ah? Why like that one lah?

ENGLISH vs. MALAYSIAN ENGLISH